Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 22
The Chiropodist Arthur à Paris, No. 497. The case with Paris hallmarks for 1760. Very fine, 20K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 5,500 - 7,500 / EUR 3,800 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 8,400
C. Two-body, ?Louis XV?, the bezel chased in a geometrical pattern and with painted champleve enameled flowers, the back with a fine and amusing painted on enamel scene probably after David II Teniers, The Younger, (Antwerpen, 1610 - Bruxelles, 1690), depicting an elderly gentleman receiving a treatment for a bunion, outer chased rocaille and geometrical decorated border. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic minute numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 37 mm., giIt brass, full plate with pentagonal baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain steel three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-20-24-29 |
Good Period original Slightly chipped Lacking elements |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-28-01 |
Good Replacements HANDS Original |
Notes
Received master in 1757, he is recorded as working in Paris c. 1755-1810. There are 11 known watches by Jean Arthur and one clock, his work is very finely finished and he was an early and innovative user of the cylinder escapement.
Literature: La Montre Française, Adolphe Chapiro, Les Editions de l?Amateur, 1991, p. 160. Jean Arthur 1730-1810, un horloger méconnu, par Adolphe Chapiro, Bulletin Ancaha.